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Joseph Soricelli - CEO

About Joe: Joseph Soricelli, a 16-year industry veteran, has extensive expertise in network infrastructure technologies and previously held the position of Director of Engineering for iPath Services and now serves as CEO of Proteus Networks. He has trained hundreds of network engineers in various network technologies and has created several training classes still in use by Juniper Networks today. He also was instrumental in the creation and maintenance of the Juniper Networks technical certification program. He is a Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE #14), and is also a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE #4803), and is a certified instructor for Juniper Networks. Certifications: JNCIE-M #14, CCIE #4803, JNCI

Joe's Unique Skills/Talent: Being half Italian and half Irish, Joe can eat and drink all day long!

Why is Joe at Proteus: The company he was working for in 2008 closed suddenly and Joe had an opportunity to "finish" what he started when iPath was formed in 2005 - building a great small company

Who would play Joe in a movie?: Billy Joel - since that's who people say Joe looks like! But more likely John Cusack as he can capture Joe's internal child

Who is Joe's Celebrity Crush?: Kate Beckinsale

Does Joe prefer Pirates or Ninjas?: AARRGGHHH - Pirates!!!

Best concert Joe ever attended?: Have to go with some different genres. For Rock - Bon Jovi with Daughtry. For Country - Garth Brooks

Doug Marschke - COO
Doug Marschke Proteus Senior Leader in China

About Doug: Doug Marschke is an engineering graduate from the University of Michigan currently a principal partner at Proteus Networks. He is JNCIE-ER #3, JNCIE-M #41 and JNCIS-FW, JNCIA certified. He is a writer  of  various Juniper certification exams and co-writer of the  JNCIE Enterprise Exam. He has also authored the JUNOS Enterprise Routing book, and coming in 2009, JUNOS Enterprise Switching. Doug currently spends his time working with both service providers and enterprises to optimize their IP networks for better performance, cost and reliability. He has spent the last 6 month working on a next generation government satellite network. He also flies around the world and back sharing his knowledge in a variety of training classes and seminars with topics ranging from troubleshooting, design and certification preparation. If Doug is not on the road, you can find him at his bar in San Francisco, Underdogs Sports Bar, discussing a wide variety of topics.

Certifications: Doug is JNCIE-ER #3, JNCIE-M #41, JNCIS-FWV, and a JNCI

Unique Skills/Talent: Serial Entrepreneurship!! In addition to Proteus, Doug has ownership stakes in a Taco Shop/Sports Bar in San Francisco and a film production company

Why is Doug at Proteus: He got tired of "working for the man"! LOL

Who would play Doug in a movie?: Daniel Craig

Who is Doug's Celebrity Crush?: Scarlett Johansson

Does Doug prefer Pirates or Ninjas?: Ninjas

Best concert Doug ever attended?: Eminem or Prince- both great performances

 

Scott Koob - Director of Professional Services

About Scott: Scott Koob has over 15 years of management and sales experience in enterprise and Tele/DataCom environments. Koob is Proteus Networks’ Director of Sales and Business Development. Scott’s experience in the enterprise, service provider, manufacturer and federal marketplaces contributes to Proteus’ capability to meet each sector’s unique needs.

Certifications: Various Juniper sales certifications and currently working on JNCIA-JUNOS

Unique Skills/Talent: In his time away from supporting the rock stars at Proteus, Scott himself likes to rock out as lead guitarist in his church’s praise band, Resound!

Why is Scott at Proteus?: The opportunity to work with the best guys in the business!

Who would play Scott in a movie?: It would have to be someone who could portray my deeply philosophical side and really dig deep into layer upon layer of emotional complexity…without a doubt: Dolph Lundgren.

Who is Scott's Celebrity Crush?: John Mayer. Yeah, he’s not quite as hot as Olivia Wilde, but the brother can play!

Does Scott prefer Pirates or Ninjas?: Chuck Norris. ‘Nuff said.

Best concert Scott ever attended?: Rush: Grace Under Pressure, 1984, with opener Gary Moore in St. Louis, MO

Andy Green - Director of Education Services

About Andy: Andy leads the talented global team of network engineering instructors affectionately known as "Rock Stars". As Director of Education Services, Andy is responsible for global development and management operations of Proteus Networks' Education business unit. Prior to joining the company, Andy built a career in training. First by delivering training and education services to the airline industry and most recently as the Manager of Training for Exponent Technologies, Inc. Andy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Studies with an emphasis in Communication from Florida State University. When Andy is not working with the amazing employees and customers of Proteus Networks he enjoys spending every bit of time with his amazing wife Karin and being father to their two daughters, Marbella and Milana.

Unique Skills/Talent: Andy can still tie almost every knot he had to learn to be an Eagle Scout

Why is Andy at Proteus? There are a lot of similar offerings in the competitive landscape, but none of them come close to the priority placed on Customer Service and Employee Satisfaction as here at Proteus. I was blessed to get an opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry and he said YES! We are building raving fans one class at a time!

Who would play Andy in a movie? Justin Timberlake

Does Andy prefer Pirates or Ninjas? Do you know any Pirate jokes? Neither to Ayyyyye!!!

Best concert Andy ever attended? Pearl Jam with Ben Harper - October 7, 1996 - Ft. Lauderdale Baseball Stadium

Fred Shue - Director of Finance

About Fred: Fred brought his financial talents to Proteus in 2010 to take over the company finances. He is a complete wizard with spreadsheets!

Certifications: All of Fred's technical certifications have long expired

Unique Skills/Talent: Endurance running as Fred ran a full marathon and a few half marathons in 2010

Why is Fred at Proteus: Cronyism!! He knew Doug from their days together at Sprint.

Who would play Fred in a movie?: There are not many choices among Asians, but Jet Li because he's such an awesome method actor

Who is Fred's Celebrity Crush?: Jennifer Garner

Does Fred prefer Pirates or Ninjas?: Ninjas

Best concert Fred ever attended?: Tower of Power at the Fillmore in San Francisco

Keith Aune – Strategic Account Manager

About Keith:  Keith has worked in the industry in multiple capacities for over 16 years, and has extensive experience with Juniper solutions in both service provider and enterprise markets. 

Certifications: Keith holds many Juniper SS and SA certifications.

Unique Skills/Talent:  Parallel parking.

Why is Keith at Proteus?  I wanted to work with a group of people who not only love what they do, but are the best at what they do.  That’s Proteus.   

Who would play Keith in a movie?  A leaner, more nimble Paul Giamatti.

Who is Keith's Celebrity Crush?  Jennifer Biel.  Or the girl that complains about her haircut in the iPhone 4 commercial. 

Does Keith prefer Pirates or Ninjas?   Ninjas.  I mean, there’s a blender named after them, man.  A Pirate blender?  Now that’d be just ridiculous. 

Best concert Keith ever attended?   Van Halen 5150 – 1986, Wichita, KS.

Ben Boyd - Network Engineer

About Ben: Ben Boyd assumed the position of Network Engineer with Proteus Networks in January of 2009. Formerly, Ben was an Engineer in operations and engineering with one of the nation's largest ISPs.  As an expert in the fields of routing and security, Ben's work has taken him to places all around the world including EMEA, APAC, and South America.  Ben has a unique ability to be thrown into the midst of a fire and come out smelling like roses.  He possesses an uncommon talent in absorbing new information efficiently enough to immediately begin instructing others, diagnosing security and routing hazards and reassembling a better, more efficient network.  Ben is also well versed in multiple programming and scripting languages.  In addition to Ben's networking prowess and ability to leave his clients thoroughly satisfied, his extensive knowledge in routing and security has taken hold as a critical resource to other experts in his field.  Ben has created multiple networking documents, detailing his wealth of knowledge to the public and his peers.  When he is not traveling the world, Ben resides in Southaven, Mississippi with his wife Amanda and two cats.

Certifications: He currently holds the following certifications. JNCIS-SEC, JNCIP-SEC, JNCIS-M/T, JNCIP-M, JNCIE-M, JNCIS-ER, JNCIA-EX, RHCT, and A+. 

Unique Skills/Talent: I can play any song on the guitar with the EXACT same strumming pattern - LOL!  

Why is Ben at Proteus: To gain "real world" experience and not "seat time".

Who would play Ben in a movie?: Matt Damon

Who is Ben's Celebrity Crush?: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Does Ben prefer Pirates or Ninjas?: PIRATES
Best concert Ben ever attended?: Chris Tomlin and Israel Houghton

Mario Costa - Network Engineer

About Mario: Mario was born and raised in Phalaborwa, South Africa, with a humble upbringing that still reflects in his personality. It is said that once you drink from the "Olifants River" you will forever be tied to Africa. In 1993, Mario moved to Lisbon where he currently lives. Mario is dedicated, determined, kind, and a good friend. He has always been fond of sports and when younger excelled at middle distance running. Currently, Mario enjoys kickboxing and Muay Thai and he takes those seriously as a form of self-defense and self-discipline.

Certifications: JNCIS-M, JNCIP-E, JNCI, CCNA, CCNP

Why is Mario at Proteus? Proteus is a professional, stimulating, flexible, trustworthy, supportive, and a respected company. I can say from experience that Proteus is unique, different, and a good place to be!

Dave Ford - Security Engineer

About Dave: Mr. Ford is a veteran technical trainer with over 35 years in the computer networking industry. He has seventeen years experience as a technical trainer/author on network security and sixteen years experience as a researcher for Bell Labs

Certifications: CISSP, JNCI, JNCIS-FWV, JNCIS-SEC, CompTIA CTT+ and Security+, MCSE Windows 2000, MCSA Windows 2003, NSA-IAM, SonicWALL CSSA, Bluecoat BCCPP

Unique Skills/Talent: I can pickup new technology very fast.

Why is Dave at Proteus? For the challenging environment and the great team of people here.

Who would play Dave in a movie? The hacker who saves the world from the evil genius.

Who is Dave's Celebrity Crush? Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider movies

Best concert Dave ever attended? Not much of a concert-goer.

John Hammond - Senior Network Engineer

About John: Old man; married forever (41 years); likes sports cars, motorcycles, and firearms. Working to be a curmudgeon.

Certifications: JNCIP-M

Unique Skills/Talent: None I know of

Why is John at Proteus? I've known Joe and Doug for many years. I like the small company environment.

Who would play John in a movie? "I wouldn't want to be anyone who would want to play me."

Who is John's Celebrity Crush? I don't believe in celebrity.

Does John prefer Pirates or Ninjas? Ninjas

Best concert John ever attended? Never been to a concert.